So, we’re a week into the New Year. Have you done anything you want to keep secret?

Hey, no judgement here! Believe me, there are plenty of things that I would just as soon forget as ever talk about again! Nothing, of course, illegal, or anything that would keep me from getting a security clearance, as far as I know, but things I’d rather not discuss in a public forum. Thankfully, I’ve never had to apply for anything that required a test…Read More

As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t really make New Year’s Resolutions any more.

In fact, I haven’t made them in quite a few years. That’s not to say that I don’t make goals, but I don’t base them on the passing of the year. Frankly, it’s a pretty arbitrary construct and I just don’t find it particularly useful. But, looking back, 2014 was a pretty good year. For instance, it was the year that I started meditating regularly and that has…Read More

So, here we are, the day after Christmas and just around the corner is New Year’s Eve.

I don’t put much stock in New Year’s Resolutions any more, since 40+ years of experience tells me that they’re almost never kept. But, that still doesn’t mean I won’t encourage you, gentle readers, to make some resolutions of your own! And, naturally, I have a free tool to help you when you get stuck. Granted, it’s a tool I made myself when I…Read More

Last month, I posted my fun, hopefully funny, Random Resolution Generator, because, well, everyone seems to make those annual New Year’s Resolutions, but who ever follows through? As it turns out, almost no one does. In fact, most people don’t even start, much less follow though. And, really, getting started is everything.

Go read that last article I just linked to, then come back. It’s okay, I’ll wait.
Back…Read More

Advice from your Uncle Jim:"Aw, damnit, I left my spontaneous quips in my other pants."

1/3/2014

Filed under: Art,Fun,News and Current Events,Personal — Posted by the Network Geek during the Hour of the Tiger which is terribly early in the morning or 5:17 am for you boring, normal people. The moon is Waxing Crescent

No, I don’t mean New Year’s Resolutions that are “creative”.

Rather, I’m talking about making some New Year’s Resolutions regarding creative output.
I’ll be honest, this year hasn’t been my most productive, creatively. But, to be fair, I did get married and merge my life with another person’s and that did take a lot of time and no small amount of effort, for both of us. I think marriage is a pretty good excuse for not being as productively creative as one…Read More

Traditionally, this time of year is when we review our lives and find fault with everything we didn’t accomplish in the preceding year, then make ridiculous promises to ourselves about how we’re going to do better in the coming year. We call them “New Year’s Resolutions”, but most of them don’t last more than a month. At least, mine almost never have, with few exceptions. So, here’s an idea for you; this…Read More

1/25/2013

Filed under: Art,By Bread Alone,Fun,Red Herrings — Posted by the Network Geek during the Hour of the Tiger which is terribly early in the morning or 5:59 am for you boring, normal people. The moon is Waxing Gibbous

Readers from my other blog will know that I love both ramen noodles and infographics.

It’s almost a kind of sickness, I’ll admit, but I really love ramen. I don’t care that they aren’t necessarily the healthiest thing for me to eat, because I know there are worse things, and I love them. The past two weeks I’ve linked to things that will help you eat healthier and help you eat less. This week, I figure you’ve about given up on…Read More

So, we’re eleven days into the New Year. How are your resolutions holding up?

If you’re like most people, you’ve made a personal commitment to eat better and lose weight in the coming year. But, like most people, that little resolution won’t last through the end of the first quarter. Well, the good news is that this is easier than committing to adding exercise to your daily routine! No, the answer isn’t to go out and buy Tim Ferriss’ books, the 4-Hour…Read More

12/28/2012

Filed under: Advice from your Uncle Jim,Fun — Posted by the Network Geek during the Hour of the Tiger which is terribly early in the morning or 5:15 am for you boring, normal people. The moon is a Full Moon

So, those of you familiar with my blog will recognize my annual New Year’s Resolutions post.

Yes, I’m pretty shameless about it, but, well, it was one of the earlier things I programmed and I still find it amusing and the New Year will fast be upon us. Besides, this is fun and so many people take their New Year’s Resolutions too seriously. Not to mention how serious it seems like this year has been for people with the elections and the worries about the economy and all. So, rather than be serious, why not try something more fun this year and generate your resolution randomly with the Diary of a Network Geek’s New Year’s Resolution Generator!
It’s fun! It’s FREE! And, I have to admit, it tends to lean toward resolutions that involve hard liquor and inappropriate behavior, especially with strangers.
Trust me, you’ll love it. Be sure to share it with all your drunk friends this weekend at your parties!
See you next year!

Advice from your Uncle Jim:"The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything." --William Conner Magee

12/30/2011

Filed under: Advice from your Uncle Jim,Fun,Red Herrings — Posted by the Network Geek during the Hour of the Snake which is mid-morning or 10:08 am for you boring, normal people. The moon is Waxing Crescent

Have New Year’s Resolutions ever worked? Really?

Yeah, I’m pretty sure no one has ever stuck to a New Year’s Resolution, ever in the history of New Year’s Resolutions. Seriously. I’m sure there are a thousand reasons for that, but, well, doe they matter? Not really.
So, rather than be serious, why not try something more fun this year and generate your resolution randomly with the Diary of a Network Geek’s New Year’s Resolution Generator!
It’s fun! It’s FREE! And, I have to admit, it tends to lean toward resolutions that involve hard liquor and inappropriate behavior, especially with strangers.
Trust me, you’ll love it. Be sure to share it with all your drunk friends this weekend at your parties!
See you next year!

Advice from your Uncle Jim:"Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music." --George Carlin